Tory Party

The Tory Party was a reactionary political party in the United Kingdom that existed from 1678 to 1834, with the far-right elements of the UK Conservative Party being considered to be "Tories". The Tories opposed the Whigs' plan to disinherit the future James II of England from the monarchy in 1678, and the Tories continued to support the rights of the monarchy over Parliament. The Tories were absolute monarchists, and Arthur Wellesley led the party until 1834. The party would dissolve in 1834 and merge with the Conservatives, with Benjamin Disraeli leading the reactionary Tory faction of the Conservatives.